[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1]
They say the end's near, but I'll approach it with no fear
When the smoke clears, I'll find my spirit is still here
May take years to find if the prophets are real
Too much damage to inhabit the planet, that's severe
I talk shit you heartless paupers can't feel
With concepts the smartest robber can't steal
Your fears will cause all ya'll to pour tears
'Cause the bomb that I'm droppin' is landin', so stand clear
[Pre-Chorus]
Are there any clears here in the theatre tonight?
We'll get 'em up against the wall and stick 'em with dynamite
'Cause there's somethin' goin' on in my head that ain't right
But I'm gettin' ready to take flight, so hang tight
[Chorus]
It don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
And it don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
[Verse 2]
Ain't watchin' the ball fall, ain't calculatin' time
Watchin' polar caps melt and the coastline rise
See the ocean divide and nine planets align
[Verse 3]
Sun shinin' too bright, ignitin' the Alpines
With petrified eyes we're watching at ringside
Can't run, you can't hide, panickin' worldwide
When straight out the sky falls great balls of fire
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll sneak on the spot where the shuttle is launched
Strap me and a broad onto a rocket and blast off
We'll be followin' the way of the Force like Star Wars
And I'll start a new fam' when I land on Mars 'cause
[Chorus]
It don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
And it don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
[Verse 4]
(You ma-ma-ma-maniac)
(You-you-you-you blew it all)
(Ma-ma-ma-maniac)
(You bl-bl-blew it all)
(Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-maniac)
(You bl-bl-bl-blew it all)
[Bridge]
Now when the end comes, and your time here is done
Will you look back and say "Overall, it was all fun"?
Well, life's been good to me so far, like Joe Walsh
But it won't break my heart when it all falls apart 'cause
[Chorus]
It don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
And it don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
[Outro]
And it, it don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
And it don't matter if you're standin' tall
If you're thinkin' small, we all rise and fall
Don't gotta try to abide by the law
No one alive is survivin' the holocaust
Reference to a Prince song
“Clears” could mean empty seats in the theatre.